Volkswagen (VW) Golf VII, AU2 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Golf VII, AU2 (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3 to 7,2 liters. Service intervals include checks at 20000 miles or 24 months and changes at 40000 or 80000 miles. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Golf VII 1.4 TSI (110 kW) (2018-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09S 8/1
Golf VII 1.8 TSI (125 kW) (2017-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09G 6/1
Golf VII 2.0 GTI (162 kW) (2017-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,9-7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Refill)
  • Capacity 3-4 liter (Mechatronic Only)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 0D9 (DQ250) 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Golf VII AU2 1.4 TSI (110 kW) carries an initial fill capacity of 6.3 liters for its automatic transaxle, a figure that represents the total fluid volume required when filling a dry or overhauled unit from empty.
  • The 1.8 TSI (125 kW) has a notably higher initial fill of 7 liters, while a refill capacity of 3 liters is also listed separately, indicating the reduced volume needed when fluid is only partially drained during a standard service rather than a full overhaul.
  • The 2.0 GTI (162 kW) uses a semi-automatic transaxle rather than a conventional automatic, and its initial fill is expressed as a range of 6.9 to 7.2 liters, reflecting tolerance variation in how much fluid the unit accepts during a complete fill.
  • A dedicated Mechatronic-only capacity of 3 to 4 liters is listed for the 2.0 GTI, referring to the fluid volume specific to the mechatronic unit, which is the integrated hydraulic and electronic control assembly within the dual-clutch transmission.
  • The 2.0 GTI also carries a refill capacity of 5.2 liters, which is substantially higher than the 3-liter refill listed for the 1.8 TSI, reflecting the different transmission architecture between the two configurations.
  • Under normal use conditions, both the 1.4 TSI and 1.8 TSI share identical service intervals: a fluid check every 20,000 miles or 24 months and a fluid change at 80,000 miles.
  • The 2.0 GTI has a change interval of 40,000 miles under normal use conditions, which is half the 80,000-mile interval specified for the 1.4 TSI and 1.8 TSI, a difference attributable to the distinct demands of a semi-automatic dual-clutch transaxle.
  • Despite the shorter change interval, the 2.0 GTI shares the same fluid check schedule of 20,000 miles or 24 months with the other two configurations, meaning the inspection frequency is consistent across all three variants regardless of transmission type.

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